Fine Watches
Fine Watches
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5070 Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch Circa 2000
Lot Closed
June 24, 12:05 PM GMT
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Patek Philippe
Ref. 5070
Yellow gold chronograph wristwatch
Circa 2000
Dial: black
Calibre: cal. 27-70/157 manual winding, 24 jewels
Movement number: 3'146'584
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down sapphire crystal display back
Case number: 4'068'531
Closure: Patek Philippe alligator strap and 18k yellow gold buckle
Dimensions: 42 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Patek Philippe introduced the Reference 5070 in 1998 after nearly 30 years of hiatus from the production of chronograph wristwatches by the firm, and the reference an instant success. In fact, the last chronograph model produced prior to the 5070 was the iconic Reference 1463, production of which ceased in the late 1960s.
For an example of Reference 1463, please see lot 223.
The calibre 27 70 157 is widely recognized as one of the best chronograph movements and is based on a Nouvelle Lemania ébauche specially developed for Patek Philippe. The movement was only used in the 5070 and 5071 references (the white gold diamond-set version of the 5070).
Production of the present model ceased in 2010 with the introduction of the reference 5170.
For an example of Reference 1463, please see lot 223.
The calibre 27 70 157 is widely recognized as one of the best chronograph movements and is based on a Nouvelle Lemania ébauche specially developed for Patek Philippe. The movement was only used in the 5070 and 5071 references (the white gold diamond-set version of the 5070).
Production of the present model ceased in 2010 with the introduction of the reference 5170.